Coming off a breakout freshman year with Alabama, Ryan Williams is quickly emerging as one of the most talked-about players in college football heading into 2025. And just when it seemed like the offseason might quiet the buzz, Williams reignited the hype with a major offseason move.
On his Instagram story, Williams posted a video of himself training with none other than DeVonta Smith—the Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl champ. He and fellow Alabama receiver Isaiah Horton were putting in work beside Smith, learning directly from someone who’s reached the heights they aspire to. For Crimson Tide fans, just seeing Williams next to Smith was enough to spark massive optimism.
One fan summed it up boldly: “Yea we’re winning the natty.”
Another chimed in, “Ryan Williams Heisman season coming.”
If Williams is poised to elevate his game in Year 2, this is the way to do it. As a true freshman, he led Alabama with 865 receiving yards, caught four touchdowns, and rushed for two more—during a season filled with uncertainty on offense. Now, in Kalen DeBoer’s second year as head coach, Williams looks locked in and ready to take on a bigger role, both on and off the field.
But this isn’t just about training with a big name—it’s about the mindset. DeVonta Smith built his career on relentless work and precision, not flash. That approach helped make him a star at Alabama and a first-round NFL draft pick. And it’s clearly rubbing off on Williams.
Williams was recently named to a national “Way-Too-Early” All-America team alongside Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith—putting him in elite company. That recognition shows it’s not just Alabama fans hyping him up; he’s already gaining national attention before his sophomore campaign.
If his goal is to become Alabama’s next superstar receiver, he’s making all the right moves. And if this offseason grind is any clue, Ryan Williams isn’t just walking the path of legends—he’s sprinting full speed ahead.
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